Weiser Memorial Hospital Notifies Individuals of Data Security Incident

WEISER, Idaho, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiser Memorial Hospital ("WMH") is providing notice of a recent data security incident that may have involved personal and/or protected health information. WMH takes the privacy and security of all information within its possession very seriously. WMH has sent notice of this incident to potentially affected individuals and provided resources to assist them.

On September 4, 2024, Weiser became aware of unusual network activity and immediately took steps to secure its systems. WMH engaged cybersecurity experts to assist with the process. The investigation determined that certain Weiser data may have been acquired without authorization on or about September 4, 2024. As a result, WMH undertook a comprehensive review of all potentially affected files to identify individuals whose information may have been involved and gather contact information needed to provide notice. These efforts concluded on April 21, 2025, at which time WMH arranged to provide notice to potentially affected individuals with an available mailing address.

Based on WMH's review of the potentially affected data, the following information for current and former patients may have been involved in the incident: Name; date of birth; Social Security numbers or other government ID numbers; medical diagnosis, treatment, or procedure information; and/or Medicare/Medicaid or health insurance information.

As soon as WMH discovered this incident, WMH took the steps described above and implemented measures to further enhance the security of its network environment and minimize the risk of a similar incident occurring in the future. WMH has established a toll-free call center to answer questions about the incident and address related concerns. Call center representatives are available Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Mountain Time and can be reached at 1-833-799-3704.

The privacy and protection of personal and protected health information is a top priority for WMH. WMH deeply regrets any inconvenience or concern this incident may cause.

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